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Eligibility For MBBS/BDS Admissions SC Upholds J&K HC Ruling On Temporary Disability
The Supreme Court of India on Wednesday upheld the Jammu & Kashmir High Court's judgment regarding the eligibility of persons with temporary disabilities for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Persons with Benchmark Disability (PWD) category.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
CM Directs Ground Response, Essential Services
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday reviewed the situation arising from incessant rains that have swelled rivers and streams across the Union Territory, officials said.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Letter to Editor The Flood We Invited
In September 2014, Kashmir drowned. The Jhelum broke its banks, canals overflowed, and Srinagar disappeared un-
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GMC Sgr Postpones Written Test
SRINAGAR: In view of the inclement weather conditions across valley, the written test for the post of Counsellor (ATF) at the Institute of Mental Health
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Chances Of Flooding Very Low: MeT Brings Relief
Director Meteorological Department, Dr. Mukhtar Ahmad, on Wednesday said the intensity and distribution of rainfall across Jammu and Kashmir has decreased considerably, which is being seen as a positive sign, reducing the likelihood of flooding in the Kashmir Valley.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kashmir’s Forgotten Liberator
And why his victory cost him everything.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
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51% of Gen Z women want fertility checks as part of routine health tests: Survey
More than 50 per cent of the Gen Z women want fertility checks as part of their routine health tests, a survey has found.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Kindness as Cure
A region scarred by loss continues to rise each morning. Yet the question remains: can compassion restore what trauma has stolen?
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Tributary Terror
As heavy rains swell the Jhelum's tributaries once more, South Kashmir faces devastation from overlooked waterways, with human errors amplifying nature's fury.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Joint Review Meeting On Flood Preparedness Held At PCR
A joint review meeting on flood preparedness and contingency planning was held at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, to assess readiness in view of the prevailing weather conditions and forecast, and to strengthen coordination among all sister agencies working on the ground.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Flood Threat Returns
KO VIEW
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Paras Hospital Performs Life-Saving IVUS-Guided Rota-Tripsy
SRINAGAR: Paras Hospital Srinagar has achieved a major breakthrough in cardiac sciences by successfully performing lifesaving Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)-guided Rota-Tripsy cardiac interventions on critically ill patients suffering from severely calcified coronary artery blockages.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Div Com Inspects Vulnerable Spots At Barzulla, Gandbal
In view of inclement weather conditions & rising water level of Jhelum, Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Anshul Garg on Wednesday visited Barzulla & Gandbal to inspect the protective measures being taken by Irrigation & Flood Control department to clog the vulnerable spots to avoid breaches.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Gets 190 Additional MBBS Seats, More Expected
In a major boost to medical education in Jammu & Kashmir, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has today issued Letters of Permission (LoP) for 190 additional MBBS seats across five Government
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
J&K Water Sports Associations Extend Help Amid Flood Threat
In view of the looming flood threat, the J&K Association of Rowing and Sculling (JKARS) along with the J&K Water Sports Kayaking & Canoeing Association (JKWSKCA) have extended their full support to the J&K administration.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
When Water Comes Home
From tea shops in Qazigund to the floodplains of Srinagar, Kashmiris are beginning to confront a truth: the river’s anger mirrors our own greed.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Betting on the Future
Futures and options promise wealth but punish missteps. For investors in Kashmir, the first lesson is education.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Relief Centres Set Up Across Srinagar
Observer News Service
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
From Kashmir To ICC Panel, Baramulla's Asif Officiates In Tri-Nation Series
In a proud moment for Kashmir, Asif Iqbal from Khanpora, Baramulla, has been named to the ICC panel of umpires, officiating in the ongoing T20 tri-nation series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan and the UAE at Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Happiest Moment Turned Tragic: Kohli On Bengaluru Stampede
India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting superstar Virat Kohli has opened up about the June 4 stampede during his franchise's IPL victory celebrations here, saying \"nothing in life really prepares you for the heartbreak” of 11 deaths on what should have been the happiest day for his side.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Dal Gates Not Opened, Kandizaal Bund Intact, No Cause For Alarm: CM Omar
As the Jhelum swelled due to incessant rainfall on Wednesday evening, authorities assured that the situation remains under control and urged both people and journalists to avoid creating panic.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
GST Council Approves Overhaul Of GST Slashes Tax On Common Use Items
GST tax rates on common use items ranging from hair oil to corn flakes, TVs, and personal health and life insurance policies were slashed after the all-powerful GST Council on Wednesday approved a complete overhaul of the tangled Goods and Services Tax regime.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Railway Staff Rushes Woman To Hospital After Delivery
Railway staff at Banihal Railway Station assisted a woman passenger who delivered a baby on board a train today and arranged for the immediate transfer of the mother and child to the nearby hospital.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
APD To Conduct Field Survey To Gauge Crop Losses
ACS Offers Timely Relief, Scientific Solutions
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
'Common Diabetes Drug Metformin May Alter Metal Amounts In Blood'
Metformin, a commonly prescribed anti-diabetic drug, could impact metal levels in blood by significantly lowering copper and iron and spiking zinc amounts, possibly related to preventing complications, according to a study.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
The Breath I Couldn’t Find
After years of misdiagnosis and drug-induced fog, a young Kashmiri discovered that survival sometimes lies in questioning the very cures prescribed to us.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
LG Sinha Monitors Flood Response, Ensures Relief
In view of the incessant rains in Jammu and Kashmir over the last two days, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed preparations to meet the eventuality of floods.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
DLSA Sensitizes Students On Social & Legal Issues
SRINAGAR: In order to sensitize students on pressing social and legal issues, with a particular focus on the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and the growing menace of drug abuse, District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Srinagar organized a comprehensive legal awareness programme at Government Boys Higher Secondary School (GBHSS) Nawa Kadal, Srinagar.
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SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Minister To Donate 2 Months Salary To CM Relief Fund
Jammu and Kashmir minister Satish Sharma on Tuesday announced that he will be donating his two months’ salary to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support rehabilitation efforts in flood-hit areas of the Union territory.
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 ISSUE
Kashmir Observer
Omar Thanks Haryana, Delhi For Flood Support
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed gratitude to his Delhi counterpart Rekha Gupta for offering support for the flood victims in the Union territory.
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